27/12/2023
Rodney ‘Fireball’ King has risen to the top of the ladder in Local Radio announcing and broadcasting. He is considered to be one of the most prolific voices on radio today. This former straight A student had his head in both the books and the music industry while growing up. He was so determined to follow his dreams that immediately after completing school. Rodney made moves to initiate himself into the radio world.
Rodney is a very humble individual who has over the years gained ample experience and respect.
He has been perfecting his art for many years. first starting at Calypsonian Lord Superior’s, Superior Radio, then moved on to 98.9 and other stations worked at are :96.1/107.7 Then 104.3fm (St. Vincent) Pulse 89.5(Tobago) Presently at Guardian media Ltd and other syndicated Shows to New York, London, Grenada. Rodney also branched out and Owned/Founded an Internet Radio station (Hype Radio TT) He has also dabbled with events management, hosted concerts and been the official voice for different companies, events and products.
Announcing is a profession King has dreamt about since he was a young boy he understands the impact his persona has on his listeners and hence he prides himself on being, positive, modern, entertaining with his distinctive voice, high energy and unique style but at the same time with an air of professionalism and caution in the messages he sends to his listeners. Rodney ‘Fireball’ King has credited Glen Antoine and Stanley Augustus as his role models. And he himself has morphed into a role model to the youths of Trinidad and Tobago over the years.
He grew up in Morvant and went to Belmont Boys Secondary school, where he excelled in academics and Represented the school in Public Speaking.